"Cross Purposes and The Shadows" by George MacDonald is a fantasy novel that blends the ordinary world with the enchanting realm of fairies. It centers on Alice, a girl who unexpectedly finds herself transported to Fairyland by the Fairy Queen's companion, Peaseblossom. Simultaneously, Richard, is also brought to this magical place by a goblin named Toadstool. The narrative follows their individual journeys as they encounter strange creatures and experience the wonders of Fairyland, highlighting themes of innocence, imagination, and the shifting boundaries between reality and fantasy, and sets the stage for their paths to cross in this extraordinary world.
Cross Purposes and The Shadows
By George MacDonald
When a fairy queen seeks entertainment, an innocent girl and boy are swept away to a land of enchantment, where they navigate magical encounters and prepare to discover each other amidst the whimsical transformations.
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About the AuthorGeorge MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.
George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.
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